Anyone that joined the group on 7.155-7.157MHz in the evenings to get on the ZS3D (Danie in South Africa) calling list would know Rick Mullaney. Rick was a True Gentleman on the airwaves; he made you feel welcomed and comfortable when getting on the list and when trying to make the contact with ZS3D. Rick was so supportive to me and everyone else that failed their 1st or many attempts of making the contact with ZS3D. Rick would always say "Don't worry about it, the conditions on 40 meters change everyday, come back tomorrow night and try again, I know you'll make it eventually". I tried 4 times before I finally made the contact with ZS3D. If it wasn't for Rick's wonderful personality on the air and his positive support I would of given up after the 1st failed contact. The last time I talked to Rick he told me he finished a round of chemo and was feeling pretty good. For those that do not know Rick; He loved to fly his single engine plane (Go to his QRZ page for details). That is what he was doing this past Sunday evening; the plane was diverted due to bad weather and never made it to another landing strip. My eyes water when I hear in my head Rick say ("..THIS IS KB5MRT GIVE SOME MORE FOR THE LIST") I Will Miss You Rick 73 Buddy ! Sincerely, Lawrence (VA7LTX)
I agree; this tragic accident was a great loss for amateur radio. I talked with Rick many times over the past couple of years. We were best friends from the very first QSO. He will be missed. K5WDW
I had the pleasure of working him on 40 meters a few times....A very nice guy and a great loss to the amateur radio community.
Rick and I met on 7.156 5 years ago. I ran A yeasu ft-101 100 watts out. Failed to contact Danni first few times, it was Rick that kept me coming back to try again. Since then I've made 75 or more contacts with Danni. Rick made it fun to call DX, it wasn't just Danni. He would put out A general call to DX and surprised A lot of us. I was shocked and rely sad to hear he passed. It struck me harder than I thought it would. He recognized my voice instantly, always cheerful. I WILL MISS HIS VOICE. KB5MRT(sk)
Walter R. Mullaney, KB5MRT SK A memorial service for Walter Rick Mullaney will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in El Reno with Pastor Monty Priest of Newchurch in Oklahoma City officiating. Services are under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home. Mr. Mullaney was born Sept. 3, 1955, in Corpus Christi, Texas. He died March 25, 2018, near Hydro, Okla. Rick was an oil and gas landman, private pilot, ham radio operator, and managed the El Reno Regional Airport for 25 years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the N.R.A. On Jan. 27, 1979, Rick married Sharon Ann Dean in Daingerfield, Texas. Sharon survives him. Rick is also survived by his parents, Charles and Ann Mullaney of Salina, Texas; sons, Walter Charles Mullaney of Norman and Richard Jack Mullaney of Nashville, Tenn.; daughters, Jaclyn Ann Mullaney Sharp and husband, Aaron Sharp of Kingston and DeAnna Elizabeth Mullaney Weaver and husband, Alex Weaver of Yukon; grandchildren, Jack David Sharp and Boen Aaron Sharp; brother, Daniel Mullaney and wife, Michelle Mullaney of Plano, Texas; sister, Cindy Pendergrast and husband, Clay Pendergrast of Los Angeles, Calif.; half-brothers, Mark Rozolsky and Sterne Rozolsky; and nieces, Nicole Mullaney and Annie Pendergrast. Rick’s biological father, Richard Rozolsky preceded him in death. http://www.elrenotribune.com/obituaries/article_ff7faa1c-345f-11e8-b07c-13caa19b3859.html
I had the pleasure of meeting Rick in person and on the air as well. God speed my friend..........we will meet again............. Jeff AC5O
Good Evening Lee, Just a quick note to thank You for the wonderful SK Bios you do on QRZ. Your segments take a person from being just a former “Callsign” to a life story of uniqueness and value. My wife and I are very touched by what You do!! Thank You Lee and God Bless You, Best of 73 Sincerely, Lawrence and Jeanette VA7LTX VA7JTX
